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Grant, Kelly
From:Poyant, Andrew (DEP) <andrew.poyant@state.ma.us>
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Subject:Re: MassDEP NOI File Number
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Hi Paul and Kelly,
This is a very helpful resource by CZM on bank stabilization. In particular this section:
"On banks, switchgrass, saltmeadow cordgrass, little bluestem, and other grasses can stabilize exposed areas
quickly with their fast-growing, fibrous root systems. While American beachgrass is helpful for initial bank
stabilization, it will not thrive on banks that receive little blowing sand. In these areas, it should be planted
with other recommended species that will take over as the beachgrass fades."
"Shrubs, low groundcovers, and perennials that have extensive surface areas and root systems can be used to
intercept heavy rainfall and help shelter and stabilize the underlying soils. Northern bayberry, bearberry, and
marsh elder are excellent shrubs for protecting underlying soil in coastal areas. Shrubs are best used higher up
on the bank where they are not exposed to waves, and planting a mix of grasses around newly planted shrubs
can help stabilize the area while the shrubs become established. Trees and large shrubs should not be planted
on the face of a bank because their height and weight can destabilize the bank and make them vulnerable to
toppling by erosion or high winds. Existing trees on banks can be pruned back to help address this problem."
"It is important to plant a diversity of native species because a stand of only one plant is more susceptible to
complete die-out from drought, disease, or pests."
https://www.mass.gov/files/documents/2018/05/29/ssp-factsheet-3-vegetation-new.pdf
Regards,
Andrew
Andrew R. Poyant, PWS
Environmental Analyst & Circuit Rider
MassDEP Wetlands & Waterways Program
Southeast Regional Office
20 Riverside Drive
Lakeville, Massachusetts 02347
(508) 946-2845
Andrew.Poyant@mass.gov
From: SERO_NOI@MassMail.state.ma.us <SERO_NOI@MassMail.state.ma.us>
Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2021 10:00 AM
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To: Poyant, Andrew (DEP); pmancuso@bscgroup.com
Cc: SERO_NOI (DEP); kgrant@yarmouth.ma.us; SERO_NOI (DEP)
Subject: MassDEP NOI File Number
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
SOUTHEAST REGIONAL OFFICE
20 RIVERSIDE DRIVE, LAKEVILLE, MA 02347 508-946-2700
Date: 02/16/2021 Municipality YARMOUTH
RE: NOTIFICATION OF WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT FILE NUMBER
The Department of Environmental Protection has received a Notice of Intent filed in accordance with the
Wetlands Protection Act (M.G.L. c. 131, §40):
CHANNEL POINT LLC
Applicant
2 CHANNEL POINT
Owner
Address
DRIVE,YARMOUTH MA
Address
2 CHANNEL POINT DRIVE ,
Locus
YARMOUTH MA
This project has been assigned the following file # : SE 083-2270
ISSUANCE OF A FILE NUMBER INDICATES ONLY COMPLETENESS OF SUBMITTAL, NOT
APPROVAL OF APPLICATION
Although a file # is being issued, please note the following:
Regards,
for MassDEP,
(508)-649-2845
Andrew.Poyant@mass.gov
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